Alumni Stories

Why One Student Left His Job as a Debate Coach — and How Flatiron Helped

In the interview below, Josh discusses his journey from China to Flatiron School to a career in code.
Alumni Stories

From Bartender to Software Engineer in Denver

Sergio M. was a bartender in Las Vegas when he realized he needed to change careers. Serving drinks was fun for a while, but it was pretty repetitive and left Sergio wanting more. He decided he needed to change his career and his life. His inspiration would come in the form of advertisements for coding […]
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From Data Analyst to Software Engineer in Atlanta

Sometimes, you’re already on a career path you enjoy. And though you’re mostly satisfied, there’s still a part of you that wants to do more. Rahul Mody, before embarking on a coding career, felt exactly that way. He graduated Georgia Tech and was using the skills he learned in college as a data analyst at […]
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From Air Traffic Controller to Houston-Based Software Engineer

Scott Young was working as an air traffic controller before becoming a software engineer. Scott would have been content to continue his career but, as he describes it, “life happens.” While Scott had a successful career, he needed to make a switch. He decided to pursue his previous desire to become a software engineer and enrolled at Flatiron School. […]
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These Are the Best Companies to Work for in Washington, D.C.

A job is more than just a job. You’re spending 40 hours, or more, a week in an office and that investment deserves an equal return. As an employee, you should feel empowered to succeed and motivated by your colleagues. Your job and career should feel less like “work” and more of an extension of […]
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How Flatiron School’s Job Outcomes Are so High

Flatiron School is proud to release yearly, independently verifiedJob Outcomes Reports. In our 2018 Online Outcomes Report: 94% of job-seeking students accepted full-time salaried roles, paid apprenticeships, and part-time roles in the reporting period. In the 2018 On-Campus Outcomes Report , 97% of job-seeking immersive Software Engineering students accepted full-time salaried roles, paid apprenticeships, and part-time roles […]